Morning
Marietta
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Marietta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A male tri-color American pit bull terrier named Kon is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta—pet visits are preferred by appointment though walk-ins are welcome at the shelter. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Marietta residents can adopt the Cobb County Courier's Cat of the Day, a spayed four-month-old grey/white domestic long hair cat at the Cobb Animal Services Shelter. The shelter welcomes walk-ins but prefers scheduled appointments+online booking is available for a smoother visit. Cobb County Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Keive Gordon, a talented dancer from Marietta, reached the semi-finals of Ciara’s Dance Icon competition and is in seventh place. She needs daily votes to move up and win a chance to perform for Ciara and choreographer Jamaica Craft and claim a $20,000 prize—vote daily on the competition website. Fox 5 Atlanta
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Fantasy 5 ticket bought on March 19 at Roswell Road Food Mart in Marietta won $820,337, announced the Georgia Lottery Monday evening—another ticket in Savannah also won the same amount. The drawing occurs daily at 11:34 p.m. and is separate from Mega Millions and Powerball. 11Alive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Marietta Police Foundation, started months ago by local community leaders Jody Traylor and Duane Sherman, has built a seven-member board and raised $85,000 to support officers in crisis—its February fundraiser at Marietta Wine Market brought in $15,000 and a ribbon cutting was held on March 18. The foundation plans to hold further fundraisers including a golf tournament in October and will cover costs such as new equipment and training for officers. Cobb County Courier
- ➤ Some Cobb County services remain disrupted after an unscheduled maintenance operation over the weekend took several servers offline and caused delays with online services and email communications this week. County departments stay open, but residents needing case-related help or building inspections are advised to call the county instead of using online systems—officials have not given a timeline for full recovery. Fox 5 Atlanta
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two former employees, Melissa O’Brien and Trevino Snowden, filed a lawsuit against Highland Rivers Behavioral Health and its CEO, Melanie Dallas, saying mismanagement led to patient Kimberly Ellis Loy’s death and that they were fired for speaking up. They claim that safety problems raised before Loy’s December death were ignored and the lawsuit seeks back pay, lost benefits, and damages—court action will decide the matter. Cobb County Courier
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Earth to Mars: A Tribute to Bruno Mars
This event features a talented group of young musicians performing a captivating tribute to Bruno Mars, promising an engaging and family-friendly show filled with his greatest hits and popular Top 40 anthems.
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90's Rock and Pop Tribute by AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL
Experience an evening dedicated to 90's music with a touch of the 2000's from Atlanta's own AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL at Dixie Tavern.
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The Bodyguard: The Musical
8 p.m. — Marietta Theatre Company — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling romantic musical featuring Whitney Houston's greatest hits and stunning choreography.
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On-Site Tour at Golden Rose Assisted Living
Explore the award-winning amenities and exceptional senior care at Golden Rose Assisted Living, featuring quality meals and engaging activities for residents.
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East Cobb-Marietta Rotary Club Meeting
7-8 a.m. | U.S. Bank - Jonathan Lyons | Free entry | Engage with local professionals and expand your network at this early morning Rotary event.
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Kennesaw State Owls vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks
6-10 p.m. — S. Walter Kelly Sr. Memorial Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup while supporting a good cause.
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Atlanta Grappling & BJJ Championship
8 a.m. — Cobb County Civic Center — Registration fees apply — Compete in no-gi and gi divisions at one of the largest grappling tournaments in the world.
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NAGA Atlanta Grappling Championship for Teens & Adults
10 AM – 11 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Registration required — Compete and showcase your grappling skills in this exciting championship event.
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BAND-X Pop/Rock Party Band
9:30 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Enjoy a night of nostalgic hits from the 70s to today with Atlanta's favorite party band.
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Rob Platner Trio Live Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Hunt House — Ticket info unavailable — Celebrate the Rob Platner Trio’s long-awaited album release with live music and special guests.
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